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ANSC 801 - Physiology of Reproduction
Credits:
4.00
Comparative aspects of embryology, anatomy, endocrinology,ÿÿÿÿ Comparative aspects of embryology, anatomy, endocrinology,
and physiology of reproduction. Special fee. Lab.
ANSC 802 - Endocrinology
Credits:
4.00
Biochemical and molecular structure and function ofð›ÿ¿
vertebrate endocrine systems. Influence of endocrine
systems physiology of vertebrates, with special reference
to mammals. Current investigations of the endocrine system
as a regulator and integrator of body functions including
such systems as growth, reproduction, metabolism,
differentiation, and behavior. Prereq: general
biochemistry; principles of biochemistry;/ or permission.
(Also offered as BCHM 802.) Special fee.
ANSC 804 - Principles of Pathobiology
Credits:
4.00
Principles and mechanisms of disease at the cellular and
tissue levels, including responses to cell injury, death
and adaptation, inflammation, circulatory disturbances,
disorders of the immune system, and neoplasia. Prereq:
anatomy and physiology or permission.
ANSC 805 - Veterinary Microbiology and Zoonotic Disease
Credits:
2.00
Clinical microbiological techniques using veterinary›ÿ¿
medical specimens. Along with the isolation and
identification of bacterial, fungal and parasitic
pathogens, the zoonotic potential of a variety of organisms
is discussed. Prereq: permission of instructor.
ANSC 806 - Human Genetics
Credits:
3.00
The genetic basis of human traits and diseases. Newð›ÿ¿
understanding added by molecular genetic approaches. Human
genome project, gene therapy. Discussion of genetic
components of quantitative and behavioral traits in human
evolution. Prereq: BIOL 604 or ANSC 612. (Also offered as
GEN 806.) (Not offered every year.)
ANSC 807 - Routine Histological Processing Techniques
Credits:
4.00
Routine histologic techniques including tissue trimming,
processing, sectioning, routine and specialized staining,
lab safety, and troubleshooting skills are taught through
small group discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on
training. Prereq: . Prereq: ANSC 511 and 512 or ZOOL 507
and 508. Permission required. Special fee.
ANSC 808 - Ruminology
Credits:
2.00
Anatomy of the ruminant gastrointestinal tract,
physiological factors related to rumen function, and
microbial metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and lipids.
Prereq: general microbiology or equivalent.
ANSC 809 - Special Histological Techniques and Stains
Credits:
4.00
Special histological techniques will be taught as performed
in a veterinary diagnostic lab setting. Special
techniques that will be covered include: the principles and
procedures used to stain the following tissues selectively:
carbohydrates, connective tissue, nerve tissue,
microorganism, pigments, minerals and cytoplasmic granules.
Immuno-histochemistry and enzyme histochemistry technique
will also be covered. Laboratory troubleshooting skills
and biosafety protocols will be discussed, including the
use of protective equipment and proper handling and
disposal of hazardous chemicals. Prereq: ANSC 807. Special
fee.
ANSC 810 - Dairy Nutrition
Credits:
4.00
Feeding and related management of dairy cows, nutrients
and their use, digestive anatomy, physiology, energy
systems, forage quality and conservation methods, metabolic
disorders, ration balancing. Prereq: principles of
nutrition; nutritional biochemistry or equivalent,
permission.
Co-requisites:
ANSC 814 - Research Methods in Endocrinology
Credits:
5.00
Principles of biochemical, cellular and molecular
techniques and their applications to research in the
endocrine system. Techniques include protein and nucleic
acid assays, thin layer chromatography, radioimmunoassay,
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, agarose and
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, transfection,
restriction analysis, plasmid amplification, RNA
extraction, and dot-dot hybridization. Seven lab reports
required. Prereq: physiology of reproduction or general
biochemistry or endocrinology; permission. Special fee. Lab.
ANSC 815 - Physiology of Lactation
Credits:
4.00
Examines the biological and biochemical influences of the
lactation process. Emphasis on the physiological effects
of environments, hormones, and nutrition on milk synthesis
and secretion, mammary physiology, and maternal response.
Prereq: physiology of reproduction, permission.
ANSC 818 - Mammalian Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Advanced study of the systems that control mammalian›ÿ¿
functions with emphasis on cellular and molecular
mechanisms. Includes the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular,
renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Prereq:
human anatomy and physiology, principles of animal
physiology, one semester of biochemistry, or permission.
ANSC 824 - Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
Credits:
4.00
Focus on goals and fundamentals of reproductive management
of horses, dairy and livestock animals, and, through
experience, development of competency in performing modern
breeding techniques for equine or bovine reproduction.
Prereq: physiology of reproduction and permission. Special
fee. Lab.
ANSC 827 - Advanced Dairy Management I
Credits:
4.00
Advanced management evaluation of milking procedures,ÿ¿
reproduction, nutrition, mastitis, and calf and heifer
management. Prereq: principles of nutrition, permission.
ANSC 828 - Advanced Dairy Management II
Credits:
4.00
Advanced management evaluation of dairy cattle, housing
milking equipment, milk quality, record keeping, herd
health, financial, personnel management, environmental
issues. Visits to farms in the area to provide critical
assessments of dairy farm businesses. Prereq: advanced
dairy management I, permission.
ANSC 850 - Nutritional Biochemistry
Credits:
4.00
Study of the digestion, absorption, transport, and
utilization of food nutrients from a biochemical
perspective. Emphasis on the role of macro- and
micronutrients as substrates and catalysts for metabolic
pathways, and the role of these pathways in maintaining
human health at the cellular, organ, and whole body levels.
Prereq: general biochemistry. (Also offered as NUTR 850.)
ANSC 851 - Cell Culture
Credits:
5.00
Principles and technical skills fundamental to the culture
of animal and plant cells, tissues and organs.
Introduction to the techniques of subculturing,
establishing primary cultures, karyotyping, serum testing,
cloning, growth curves, cryopreservation, hybridoma
formation and monoclonal antibody production, and organ
cultures. An interdisciplinary course with emphasis on the
application of cell culture to contemporary research in the
biological sciences. Prereq: general microbiology;
permission. (Also offered as MICR 851 and PBIO 851.) Lab.
ANSC 854 - Molecular Diagnostics
Credits:
4.00
To introduce advanced undergraduate and graduate students
in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, medical
laboratory science, physics, and engineering to the basic
concepts and principles of biotechnology-based diagnostic
and detection methods. These include immunoassay, nucleic
acid probes, biosensors, and microarrays. Also introduces
advanced students to the basic concepts of applied R & D
and product development. Provides a fundamental
understanding of biotechnology-based diagnostic methods and
the basic steps necessary to develop a product based on a
laboratory concept.
ANSC 895 - Investigations
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Investigations in genetics, nutrition, management,
diseases, histology, equestrian management/agribusiness,
physiology, cell biology, microbiology, dairy management,
or teaching experience. May be repeated up to a maximum of
4 credits. Prereq: permission.
ANSC 899 - Master's Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
Master's students must enroll for a total of 6 credits of
this course. Students may enroll in 1-6 credits per
semester. Permission required. Cr/F.
ANSC 900 - Contemporary Topics in Animal, Nutritional, and Biomedical Sciences
Credits:
1.00
An informal forum for graduate students to gain experience
in evaluating the current literature of a contemporary
topic. (Also offered as NUTR 900.) May be repeated for a
maximum of 2 credits. Offered both fall and spring
semesters. Cr/F.
ANSC 901 - Practice of Research in the Life Sciences
Credits:
2.00
Designed to acquaint first-year master's and doctoralÿ¿
degree students with the tools and facilities for
designing, conducting, and communicating research. Topics
include the art of oral presentation, effective writing,
bibliographic searches, graphics using computers, and
ethics in animal and human research. Students are
recommended to take this course during their first fall
semester.
ANSC 902 - Philosophy of Research in the Life Sciences
Credits:
2.00
Designed to acquaint master's and doctoral studentsð›ÿ¿
(second year and beyond) with the theories and principles
for understanding, designing, conducting, and communicating
research in the Life Sciences. Readings and class
discussions will focus on issues such as: What is research?
How is it performed? How is validity determined? How are
isolated findings integrated into a coherent system? What
is the social context? Offered fall semester.
ANSC 904 - Amino Acid Metabolism
Credits:
2.00
Intermediary metabolism and interorgan transport of amino
acids and nitrogenous compounds in the mammalian system.
Prereq: ANSC 905. (Offered first half of the semester.)
ANSC 906 - Methods in Protein Nutrition and Metabolism
Credits:
2.00
Survey and evaluation of common techniques in the study of
protein nutrition and metabolism. Prereq: ANSC 904.
(Offered second half of the semester.)
ANSC 909 - Contemporary Trends in Reproductive Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Comprehensive survey of recent developments in the areas
of comparative mammalian reproduction and animal
biotechnology. Prereq: ANSC 801 or permission. May be
repeated.
ANSC 913 - Contemporary Topics in Immunobiology
Credits:
2.00
Topical lectures, seminars, and assigned reading
emphasizing recent advances in immunology. May be repeated
for a maximum of 4 credits. (Offered in alternate years.)
ANSC 995 - Nonthesis Investigations in Animal Science
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Advanced investigations in a research project, exclusive
of thesis project. Elective only after consultation with
the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Offered both fall and spring semesters.
ANSC 997 - Animal and Nutritional Sciences Seminar
Credits:
1.00
Graduate student and faculty presentations on currentÿ¿
topics in the animal, nutritional, and biomedical
sciences. Most graduate students are expected to present
one seminar per year, enroll in one semester of seminar
credit per year, and attend all seminars during all
semesters. May be repeated. Cr/F. (Offered both fall and
spring
ANSC 999 - Doctoral Research
Credits:
Cr/F.